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    • PATTERSON D S

    David Patterson

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    Fall 2026 Classes
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    Introduction to Computer Programming for the Physical Sciences
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    08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
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    PHYS 13CL Patterson D S Spring 2025 Total: 10
    PHYS CS 15C Patterson D S Spring 2025 Total: 23
    PHYS 115B Patterson D S Winter 2025 Total: 71
    PHYS 127AL Patterson D S Fall 2024 Total: 32
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    PHYSICS115B . Patterson D S 11 Months Ago

    Fun lectures, seems like a professor who cares; go to his office hours early and he explains stuff really well if you show up!

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    PHYS115B . Patterson D S 1 Year, 7 Months Ago

    Professor Patterson is passionate and caring, but he doesn't explain concepts well and the examples are confusing. I usually get lost easily during lectures and need to read textbooks to catch up.

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    PHYS115B . Patterson D S 5 Years Ago

    Although his lecture is somehow disorganized and kind confusing. He gives extremely useful practice test and you can really learn something from them. And remember do them carefully before the test. You will be thankful. Also, unlike other Professors, Patterson doesn't really focus on math, so don't worry about calculation . Understand concepts.

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    PHYS115A . Patterson D S 5 Years Ago

    Very intuitive lectures for quantum mechanics, with hard homework and section problems that did prepare me for exams. TA were great as well!

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    PHYS115A . Patterson D S 5 Years Ago

    Patterson is one of the best professors in the physics department. Although the homework is pretty difficult and long, he makes office hours accessible for anyone (so many TAs). Great guy and tries to make QM understandable, you can tell he really loves the subject. Make sure to understand all the homework and you'll be fine on the exams.

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    115A . Patterson D S 5 Years Ago

    My favorite prof at UCSB. Go to office hours.

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